Damanhour residents inaugurate Summer Music Festival

CAIRO – 24 July 2017: Residents of Damanhour governorate inaugurated the Summer Music Festival held in Damanhour Opera House with a painting depicting the art and culture awareness of governorates on Sunday.

The opening ceremony, attended by President of the Cairo Opera House Enas Abdel Dayem, also featured a performance by a choir of children and youth who sang old Arabic songs, including ‘Ya Mesahrny’ and ’Ana Qalby Elek Mayel,’ among others.


Choir of children performing in opening ceremony - Press Photo

Culture Minister Helmy el-Namnam gave a speech at the opening ceremony in celebration of the national holiday of July 23, according to a released statement. Young singer Carmen Soliman took the stage following the minister’s speech with a collection of Arabic music covers, such as ‘Ya Sahar El Layali’ by Lebanese singer Fayrouz and ‘Enta Omry’ by late Egyptian singer Om Kalthoum, among others.


Carmen Soliman taking the stage - Press Photo